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Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Effects of Inhaling Inert Gases on Oxygen Levels and Brain Function

Why does inert gas asphyxiation trigger unconsciousness almost immediately? Inert gas asphyxiation, such as suffocation by gases like nitrogen or helium, can cause unconsciousness almost immediately due...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Interactions Between HIV and COVID-19

Is there any chance that the COVID-19 virus could become more deadly by it interacting with the HIV virus? As of the most recent scientific understanding, there...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Pharmaceutical Mechanisms

How does medicine work? Medicine works by interacting with various biological processes in the body to treat or prevent diseases, alleviate symptoms, or promote health. Understanding how...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Exploring BRCA-1 Mutation’s Impact on Cancer Risk

Why is BRCA-1 mutation a dominant mutation? The BRCA-1 gene mutation is considered dominant because it only requires one copy of the mutated gene to be present...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Startle Reflex and Baby Urination

Why do babies urinate when they hear “SHHH..” sound? Babies may urinate when they hear the “SHHH…” sound due to a reflex known as the startle or...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of ATP in Muscle Contraction

What are the roles of ATP and ADP in muscle contraction? ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and ADP (adenosine diphosphate) play crucial roles in muscle contraction. ATP is often...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Down Syndrome and Turner Syndrome.

Are there any congenital anomalies that cause a lack of epicanthic folds in a child who would normally have them? Yes, there are congenital anomalies that can...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Effects of Heavy Water on Metabolic Processes, Cellular Function, and DNA

How is heavy water detrimental to the human body? Heavy water, also known as deuterium oxide (D2O), is a form of water where the hydrogen atoms are...